Section 16 of 19, Ulster Way
Moneyneany to Gortin
23.1 miles (37.1 km). About 8 hours, challenging.
Take it with you: download this section's GPX file (it opens in OS Maps, Komoot, Outdooractive or a GPS unit) or open the start in OS Maps.
Access disputed on this route. On section 14 (Portstewart to Dungiven), not this one. The details are on its page.
Up and down
About 589 m of climbing and 586 m of descent; highest point 263 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Moneyneany.
- Car parks
- Car park, 260 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 860 m from the start. DirectionsCar park (free), 960 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Gortin. We found no bus stop within 3 km of the finish and no station within 10 km (from OpenStreetMap), so plan a lift or a taxi back.
Planning the Ulster Way
- Planning the whole trail: walkni.com.
- Baggage transfer: the services listed for the trail.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 94%, gravel and tracks 6%.
About 94% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
Steepest climb: about 57 m in a kilometre (1 in 18), starting 3.5 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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